Why Bronze?

Christine Sage works in a variety of mediums - corten steel, iron, aluminium and fibreglass but her monumental work is usually formed in bronze.

 

Bronze is timeless and durable which is why it has been used for centuries and remains the most used material for public stutue works around the world.

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Bronze requires minimal maintenance and it easily blends with its surroundings.

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STAGE ONE - DESIGN BRIEF

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• Design, development and drawings are developed in consultation with client.

• Final drawings are signed off and final costings obtained and approved by the client.

 

 

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STAGE TWO - MODEL & MOULD CONSTRUCTION

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• Armature is constructed and welded by the foundry.

• Materials for production are purchased and sourced by Hullabaloo Studio.

• Clay production of the sculpture is started

• The final clay form of the work is approved by the client.

• At this point, the client signs off on the cost of the bronze to be used by the foundery.

• Final moulds are created at Hullabaloo Studio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STAGE THREE​ - LOST-WAX CASTING

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• Wax casting (lost-wax method) and bronzing of the work is conducted at Mal Woods Foundry.

• The artist's refinement work is then conducted at the foundry.

• Patination consultation occurs between the client, artist and foundry before the final finishing.

 

 

 

 

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STAGE FOUR​ - INSTALLATION

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• Delivery and installation of the sculpture commences with thorough site preparation works.

• Included in the working method is the visual recording of the process from start to finish and if requested, working with the community in practical sessions prior to the final install day.

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